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NOTEBOOK: ONE GOOD READ – Opinion: The agitated MLK I came to love

This opinion piece from Charles M. Blow is from a couple of years ago, but I think it’s important to share today on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Many of us know the positive and optimistic attitude …
By EMILY BARSKE | Jan 17, 2022
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On The Move: Week ending January 9

 

 

Derek Vannice

Wright Service Corp.

Named executive vice president and chief strategy officer, environmental services

dvannice@cnutility.com

 

Kyle McCann

Wright Service Corp.

Promoted to general counsel and vice president, legal services and risk …
By BPC Staff | Jan 13, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: ‘Sorry I missed the deadline, boss. I was playing Wordle.’

When I started working at the Business Record nearly three years ago, the bosses explained that reporters are responsible for submitting “One Good Read” every week. Something business-related, they said. Something that will help readers …
By KATHY A. BOLTEN | Jan 12, 2022
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Iowa banks intensify their connections with fintechs

As a key leader of several successful financial technology companies, Ryan Hildebrand has pioneered fintech platforms that are now used by leading banks across the United States as well as Europe. 

 

Last fall, Lincoln …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jan 11, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Questions to ask yourself as you transition into hybrid work

As we move into a new year and quickly approach the two-year mark of the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, many companies continue to struggle with return to office plans and balancing the need for …
By BPC Staff | Jan 10, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Medical schools see record enrollment increase among Black students

Across the country, the number of first-year Black students in medical schools is up 21%, I read in a piece from GBH News. Representation among physicians is important, experts say, because statistics show it leads to …
By BPC Staff | Jan 7, 2022
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2022 Book of Lists

Published annually in January, the Des Moines Business Record’s Book of Lists is the definitive resource guide for business professionals in the Central Iowa area. The book includes more than 70 lists covering a variety …
By BPC Staff | Jan 6, 2022
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NOTEBOOK – ONE GOOD READ: Ingenious wall looks like art, but also harnesses wind energy

Whenever I go to the Des Moines Arts Festival I invariably stop and admire any kinetic art pieces, which simply mesmerize me. That’s why this Fast Company article caught my eye about an innovative concept for a …
By JOE GARDYASZ | Jan 6, 2022
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Business Record 1-07-22

Cover story: ‘It’s never been this bad before’

Focus: Vision

Read the issue…
By BPC Staff | Jan 6, 2022
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On The Move: Week ending January 2

Jim Guentherman

Lutheran Services in Iowa

Promoted to vice president of programs and services

james.guentherman@lsiowa.org


Megan Bennett

Indigo Living

Hired as leasing agent

megan.bennett@goindigoliving.com


Alma Salkic

Hubbell Realty Company

Hired as accounts payable clerk

alma.salkic@hubbellrealty.com…
By BPC Staff | Jan 6, 2022